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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the connection between our inner world and the way our skin looks and feels. As a skin specialist, I’ve spent years researching and working with clients to understand how emotional health, stress levels, and what’s happening inside the body physically, are directly reflected on the outside.
It’s often not enough to just simply treat the surface — true skin health begins much deeper. The lymphatic system, fascia, and our emotional well-being all play a role in how vibrant, firm, and glowing our skin appears. When adrenaline and cortisol — our stress hormones — are consistently high, they can dehydrate the skin, speed up collagen breakdown, trigger inflammation, and disrupt the skin barrier.
Over time, this can lead to dullness, fine lines, and premature ageing, no matter how good your skincare routine is.
This is why I’m such an advocate for treatments and practices that not only work on the skin’s surface but also calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and release physical and emotional tension from within.
One of the most powerful tools for doing this is fascia release — a therapy that addresses both the body and mind, and can create visible, lasting changes to the skin as well as the way you feel.
Let’s explore exactly what fascia is, why it matters, and how releasing it can transform more than just your skin.
When we think about our bodies, we often picture muscles, bones, skin, and organs. But there’s a remarkable, often-overlooked system that quietly holds us together — fascia. This living web runs through every inch of us, connecting and wrapping every muscle, bone, organ, nerve, and blood vessel.
It’s more than just “connective tissue.” Fascia is a sensory-rich, dynamic network that communicates, adapts, and responds to both physical and emotional experiences.
What Is Fascia?
Fascia is a thin, fibrous tissue made mostly of collagen. Imagine a three-dimensional spider’s web, layered and continuous, that supports and interconnects everything in your body. It’s what gives you structure, helps you move smoothly, and allows muscles to glide without friction.
Fascia also contains nerve endings and fluid, making it responsive to touch, pressure, and — surprisingly — emotion. When healthy, fascia is supple, hydrated, and elastic. But under stress, injury, or prolonged tension, it can become tight, sticky, and restrictive.
Fascia and Trauma: The Emotional Connection
Our bodies remember.
When we experience emotional trauma, the nervous system shifts into protection mode — tightening muscles, altering breath, and subtly changing posture. If these patterns persist, they can literally “set” into the fascia.
This is why:
It’s why sometimes, during bodywork, people unexpectedly cry, laugh, or feel waves of emotion — the body is releasing stored tension it’s been holding for years.
Physically
Emotionally
Allows for greater mind-body awareness — a reconnection with parts of yourself you may have been unconsciously holding back.
When fascia remains tight from unprocessed trauma, the consequences ripple through body and mind:
Just as unwashed windows dim the light in a room, unreleased trauma in the fascia can dull our physical vitality, emotional regulation and of course skin radiance.
Fascia release massage isn’t just a physical treatment — it’s an invitation. An invitation for the body to let go of old patterns, for the nervous system to soften, and for you to inhabit yourself more fully.
Our bodies are storytellers. Fascia holds the chapters we haven’t yet read aloud. When we release it, we allow the narrative to move forward — with more freedom, less pain, and a deeper sense of connection to ourselves.
